Today in America many teenagers listen to Gangster rap, which is a form of music that is not limited to African American culture, it seems that it is the music of choice for many. of our vulnerable young people today, it exemplifies the lifestyle of the rich and famous. Young people are influenced by this music when they hear it in their car, at work, while driving or turning on the television. Many teenagers turn to MTV, VH1 or BET daily to see their favorite rap artist in their latest videos. Gangster rap promotes the luxurious lifestyle that black rappers achieve after achieving success as well as their experiences on the streets. Even with all their fame and fortune, many gangster rappers give a negative image on and off the camera by being in the spotlight for their drug use and crimes. With all the publicity and notoriety they receive for being thugs, our youth today want to be like them. The "Hot Boys" are a well-known rap group who like to show off their luxury cars in their videos. Therefore, because of these videos, today's teenagers decorate their cars by tinting the windows and putting chrome rims. Another important thing to do is put a huge audio system in the trunk so everyone can hear your car's bass on the street. With rap, music also comes from urban clothing. Some rap stars even have their own clothing lines like Roca. wear, Sean John, No Limit Wear and many others. Rap stars convince their fans to show off their clothes. When teenagers listen to rap music, they hear lyrics about gang violence, sex, drugs and partying. Gangster rap is linked to juvenile delinquency with artists like Eminem singing lyrics like, “But I'm not like you. I have not... middle of paper ... low-income school districts, read or tutor young children who may have lost one or both parents to the streets. In addition to teaching the value of service, these courses can provide a wealth of information about the realities of the lifestyle promoted by gangster rappers. The bottom line is that if we instill values ​​and truth in our children, they will have the power to stand firm against those who seek to profit through the illusion and deception that is the foundation of gangster rap. You can't bury your head in the sand and expect your child to only watch good things. Parents need to know what their children are exposed to. Certainly, rap is not the only music that conveys negative stereotypes or that can negatively affect behavior. However, nearly 1,000 studies have examined the effects of media on children's behavior..